This week on the GenreCast we're talking all things legal as we discuss the thriller Law Abiding Citizen , directed by F. Gary Gray and featuring Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler. This thriller features a vigilante at war with a justice system he feels is broken. Your hosts feel like they're at war with a mess of a movie. We discuss script shortcomings, plea deals, the broken justice system and much more in this analysis and discussion of Law Abiding Citizen.
Sep 12, 2019•58 min•Ep. 182
It's down periscope this week as we inspect the 2002 historical thriller K-19: The Widowmaker , from Kathryn Bigelow. Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson star opposite one another as Russian captains trying to implement command aboard Russia's first ballistic nuclear submarine. We discuss western portrayals of Russia, the ideology of the film, Bigelow's political interests and much more as we talk K-19: The Widowmaker.
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 181
On the newest episode of the GenreCast, we're discussing Matthew Vaughn's take on Neil Gaiman's Stardust. When a star-crossed lover promises to seek a fallen star for the girl of his dreams, he encounters a land of magic and mayhem. This once upon a time tale echoes The Princess Bride with jokes and wackiness to spare. The gang discuss ideas of fantasy, dives into the Captain Shakespeare character, discusses the use of cinematography and production design and much more. Join us as we tackle one ...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 180
Howdy listeners! Welcome back to your favorite movie podcast, the GenreCast. This week, we're headin' down river for episode #331 to talk Deliverance. The Burt Reynolds and Jon Voigt thriller has earned a reputation over the past 40+ years. As four men head down river in the south, they encounter a group of mountain men and must try to survive more than a few rapids. You know the lines, you know the scenes, but do you know what it all means? We try to break down some of the elements of this some...
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 178
Welcome back, dear listener, and join us on an adventure through the galaxy. We're geared up to go into orbit with Claire Denis' High Life. This 2019 film is not the typical genre fare we tackle on the show, but Dustin argues it probably won't make it into a film studies course anyway. As Robert Pattinson attempts to rear a child in outer space, we attempt to break open everything happening in this movie. And boy howdy, is there a lot going on in this movie. From stimulation chambers to spaghett...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 179
Ep. 329 is brought to you by our Patreon-sponsor Brigham C. Brigham is one of our oldest fans and we're always happy when he brings something out for us. This week, we tackle the 90s' comedy classic Tommy Boy . That's right! It's Chris Farley and David Spade selling car parts in the mid-west—with hilarious results. Or, at least Arthur thinks so, as he comes down on the right side of history. The gang talks premature death, posthumous response, capitalism (of course) and more in this breakdown of...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 177
This week, Arthur is vindicated as the gang finally gets to talk Small Soldiers . Joe Dante's 1998 action-comedy about toys come to life is equal parts Toy Story and Gremlins. Featuring an all-star 90s cast, Small Soldiers sees two teens take on a fleet of G.I. Joe-adjacent toys known as the Commando Elite. We talk all about pastiche and post-modernism, military complex, masculinity and ideology and much more. Tune in now, and let us know what you think of 1998's Small Soldiers....
Aug 01, 2019•55 min•Ep. 176
This week, we must wake from our I Dream of Geena marathon. We bring things to an end with the Renny Harlin-directed, Shane-Black-scripted The Long Kiss Goodnight , co-starring Samuel L. Jackson. When an amnesiac mother's memories start to come back, she realizes she's a CIA-trained assassin who's long been thought dead. When her past comes back to haunt her, she teams up with a private eye to take care of business. The Long Kiss Goodnight has us talking Christmas, Shane Black, Gender Politics, ...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 175
Week 3 of I Dream of Geena arrives in a hurry as we tear through the midwest to discuss Ridley Scott's Thelma & Louise. It's Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon on the run in a high octane buddy crime drama. After things escalate in a country bar parking lot, Thelma and Louise decide to go on the lam and leave their old lives behind. We talk about the prescience of Thelma & Louise in a post-Me Too society. Topics of form and genre also come up as we bring a lot of praise to this 90s classic. ...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 174
I Dream of Geena continues into week two with the sports-comedy classic A League of Their Own. When baseball's best and brightest get shipped off to war, an all woman's league is put together to keep America entertained. But can a drunk has been get his team on the same page, or will they rip each other apart? This Geena Davis classic features a fun ensemble and cements itself as one of the most memorable sports movies of the 90s. We talk the four waves of feminism and much more in this week's s...
Jul 12, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 173
Happy July! We're excited to be spending the summer with the wonderful Geena Davis! We kick things off with Episode 324, The Fly . The 1986 David Cronenberg-directed horror film is a pinnacle of body horror, but does it have much else to offer? We discuss the debate between practical and CGI, abortion, body horror, tech and evil and much, much more! OH! And we're joined by The Frightful Femme, Kirsten Therkelson. So, tune in as we go eye-to-eye-to-eye-to-eye-to-eye with The Fly....
Jul 04, 2019•58 min•Ep. 172
We're back! And this week, we're wrapping up our discussion of M. Night Shyamalan's ambitious trilogy of Unbreakable, Split and Glass , otherwise known as the Eastrail 177 Trilogy. Episode 323 is devoted solely to expanding your syllabus and going in deep on these three movies. We examine Shyamalan's take on comic book structure and tropes, sexual trauma, the superhero cycle and much, much more. If you missed part one, you can go back and here our in-depth reviews of each film and the trilogy as...
Jun 27, 2019•55 min•Ep. 171
*Producer's note, in the synopsis, Arthur references The Sixth Sense as Shyamalan's sophomore feature, it was actually his third feature film. Episode 322 of the GenreCast is the first part of a mega dive into M. Night Shyamalan's Eastrail 177 Trilogy, which features Unbreakable (2000), Split (2016) and Glass (2019). In this episode, we take time to offer our in-depth reviews on each entry in this oddball of a trilogy. Tracking the individual journeys of Bruce Willis's David Dunn, Sam Jackson's ...
Jun 20, 2019•51 min•Ep. 170
Episode 321 of the GenreCast sees the return of Alexandra Bohannon! She stumbled through the multiverse to come talk Tank Girl (1995) with us. Set in a dystopian future, Tank Girl features evil men who control resources, rebel groups, a chaotic protagonist and mutant kangaroos. Arthur, Dalton, Alex and Dustin work through the idea of feminism portrayed in the film, as well as the idea of competing ideologies or unfairly measuring how a film advances a certain thought process. We also talk about ...
Jun 13, 2019•59 min•Ep. 169
A Man Called Keanu comes to an end on episode 319 of the GenreCast. This week, we end things in the post- John Wick portion of Keanu's career as we talk Destination Wedding . This small scale romantic comedy sees two very unlikable people navigate a very prickly relationship over the course of a weekend. Keanu is joined by his longtime friend and former co-star Winona Ryder. In many ways, it feels very full circle. We discuss the importance of chemistry, the dynamics of relationships, sex in cin...
May 30, 2019•58 min•Ep. 167
Episode 318 of the GenreCast continues with the penultimate discussion of our A Man Called Keanu series. This week, we take things international with Man of Tai Chi , which also doubles as Keanu's directorial debut. Man of Tai Chi is a story of temptation, pride and tradition. Tiger Chen's journeys down a dark path, but can Donaka fully bring him over? You'll have to watch and find out. Once you do, join us as we discuss meta critiques, the commodification of Kung Fu heroes and much more. To hel...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 166
A Man Called Keanu continues on GenreCast Episode 317 as we move into the Post-Matrix Years of Reeves' career. This week, we're tackling the Richard Linklater adaptation of Philip K. Dick's A Scanner Darkly. With a star studded cast—including Reeves, Winona Ryder, Robert Downey, Jr and Woody Harrelson—and a unique animated style, A Scanner Darkly is a funny-yet-tragic look at drug usage. On this episode, we talk all things drugs, including legalization, government roles and more. We also talk ab...
May 17, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 165
Episode 316 of the GenreCast continues the marathon of The Man Called Keanu. Last week, we discussed River's Edge , this week, we're talking all about the 1994 action hit, Speed. Keanu is joined once again by Dennis Hopper, but Sandra Bullock and Jeff Daniels both appear as well. The high-stakes hit has a simple premise, which is executed well. After our quick reviews and syllabus expansion, we talk about suspense and thrills in genre, the masculinity presented by Keanu, commodification of peopl...
May 10, 2019•58 min•Ep. 164
Episode 315 is the kick off to A Man Called Keanu. We're going to be taking a look at the starring work of Keanu Reeves. Each week, we'll look at a different film from a different period of Keanu's career. This week, we start with the early days as we take on the Independent Spirit Award-winning River's Edge. This angst-ridden teenage thriller sees Keanu trying to come to grips with what is right in wrong in the face of a murder. We talk gender politics, teenagers in film, angst, Gen X and much ...
May 03, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 163
It's a post-snapture episode of the GenreCast. We hope you enjoyed last week's journey into the multiverse, but this week we're back on Earth Prime as Dalton, Arthur and Dustin take up the ladies' challenge of Super Mario Bros. The 1993 film is often discussed as one of the worst movies of all time, and a terrible starting point for video game adaptations. The boys have a much more positive reaction, often going to bat for the film. This week, we examine the film's politics, Daisy's role, adapti...
Apr 26, 2019•56 min•Ep. 162
In a multiverse far away, your hosts Alexandra, Erin and Kirsten tackle the 21st entry in the MCU: Captain Marvel. With only days remaining before Avegers: Endgame , your fearless hosts tackle the biggest movie of the year, to this point. The GoodTrash crew were very unmotivated to see this one, considering its the TWENTY-FIRST FILM in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The gang talks female friendship, how the film targets the wrong crowd, the problematic issues that arise in its attempted solution...
Apr 19, 2019•59 min•Ep. 158
In Episode 312, the boys turn back the clock 20 years to talk 1999's The Mummy . The Brendan Fraser vehicle was a massive success spawning two different franchises. It also features Rachel Weisz in one of her first major roles—a great starting point for a wonderful career. Arthur, Dalton and Dustin have a great time breaking this one open. The Hollywood machine, consumerism and consumption, Brendan Fraser, movie franchises, homage and style are all featured talking points in this week's analysis...
Apr 12, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 157
Episode 311 of the GenreCast is brought to you courtesy of Patreon sponsor Keithan S. Keithan usually chooses some fun foreign picks, but he's been on a Jack Nicholson kick and threw us a curveball. Following up on our Women's Appreciation Month Marathon, Keithan challenged us with the problematic Chinatown from Roman Polanski. Polanski is a lauded director, and convicted rapist who fled the states to avoid prison. Keithan had this all in mind, wanting us to explore on the issues inherent to Chi...
Apr 05, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 156
We wrap up our Women's Appreciation Month mini-marathon with Agnes Vardas' Faces Places (Visages Villages). The celebrated documentary from Varda and visual artist JR is a buddy-comedy documentary. The two artists tour around the French countryside capturing the lives of those who make the world go round. We rarely talk documentary, so we have some fun talking form. We then move into the ideology of the work and explore the social elements at play. We also continue to expand the syllabus as we f...
Mar 29, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 154
The GenreCast continues to march through March and the Women's Appreciation Marathon. This week, we're tackling Penelope Spheeris' Wayne's World , starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey. The popular SNL-sketch-turned-film was a cultural touchstone for many Gen-Xers and cusp millennials. And, we're making this a family affair as Dalton's sister, Carissa drops by to talk about one of the Stuart children's favorite films growing up. We crank it to 11, and drain all of the jelly-filled analysis from Wa...
Mar 22, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 153
The GenreCast is back and we're joining in on the Women's History Month celebration. This week, we're taking a look at Mary Lambert's Pet Sematary adaptation from 1989. Stephen King's darkest novel made for a cult hit, but does the horror hold up after all these years? We find out. To help us through this, we invited along our very own Frightful Femme, Kirsten Therkelson. We also continue ironing out the kinks in our new format. So, all spoiler bets are off, and we're diving in to dig up the bon...
Mar 15, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 152
Episode 307 of the GenreCast sees the team returning to a normal schedule, at least for this week. Blade Runner has oft been tossed around as a potential subject for the show, and due to recent personal circumstances, it finally landed. Ridley Scott's Blade Runner is available in numerous formats, most notably the theatrical cut (with voiceover), the director's cut and Blade Runner The Final Cut. Blade Runner The Final Cut is the authorized restoration by Ridley Scott without the controversial v...
Mar 08, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 151
Scott Cooper's Hostiles Analysis Episode 306 is the end of our western marathon. The sun is setting and we're hanging the spurs up. To wrap it all up, we're talking Scott Cooper's Hostiles. Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike and Wes Studi lead this period drama that sees a sour captain have to escort a war chief and his family north to their territory. We talk the film's flawed ideology and execution. The film's attempt to establish a family unit. The use of the camera to establish reality, and much ...
Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 150
Sam Raimi's The Quick and the Dead Review and Analysis Diving into the 1995 Western starring Sharon Stone and Russel Crowe Welcome back to episode 305 of the GenreCast movie podcast. We are continuing our western marathon with the 1995 Sam Raimi cult hit, The Quick and the Dead. Sharon Stone leads a now all-star cast in an action-revenge western. Stone's mysterious rider echoes the unnamed strangers of past westerns as Sam Raimi directs an over-the-top presentation. We dig into The Quick and the...
Feb 22, 2019•56 min•Ep. 149
Cowboys & Aliens Analysis and Review Howdy, and welcome back to another episode of the GenreCast movie analysis podcast. On this week's episode, our western marathon is continuing with a look at the very GoodTrash appropriate Cowboys & Aliens. Directed by Jon Favreau, Cowboys and Aliens is exactly what the titles says. Intergalactic invaders arrive in the wild west to shake up life for a small western town. The cast features Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde and more. Cowboys &am...
Feb 15, 2019•59 min•Ep. 148
